Opinions and views – Page 4

Opinion

A risky business

2015-08-28T00:00:00Z

Graduate research is likely the most risky time of a chemist’s career, says Derek Lowe

Opinion

Credit where credit’s due

2015-08-27T00:00:00Z

Disputes over authorship can be a source of conflict in the lab. The solution is greater transparency, says Mark Peplow

Opinion

An escape plan

2014-10-02T00:00:00Z

Karin Bodewits suggests that academia’s chairs might hold more women if they have a clear view of the exit

Opinion

Where is the chemistry?

2013-12-13T00:00:00Z

Proposals for doctoral training centres lack one important element, says David Parker: some science

Opinion

Unwelcome festive offerings

2013-12-01T00:00:00Z

It’s not easy to learn you’re going to lose your job, especially at this time of year

Opinion

Lab’s labourers lost?

2013-07-02T00:00:00Z

How long should scientists stay at the bench, asks Derek Lowe. How long is a piece of string?

Opinion

Too many scientists?

2013-01-23T00:00:00Z

The proliferation of PhDs is unsustainable and damaging, says Paula Stephan.

Opinion

h is for horoscope?

2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Can scientists’ success be reduced to a formula, asks Philip Ball

Opinion

Under pressure

2012-09-26T00:00:00Z

There might be a better way to interview new starters, suggests Derek Lowe